I was going to say that. I've just watched the Chelsea and City games back to back and it was just football. Our game last night was superbly refereed.Is it just me or was the VAR much better and more efficient in these European games than in the league?
At the game the fans were very critical of Mendy for about 15 mins of the first half and Gundogan for most of the second half.very very good result, and a wonderful performance. All players did well, praise for Jesus, De Bruyne and Gundogan in particular.
i was convinced they would chalk of Jesus's goal for a 'push'
I watched your game on BT Sport afterwards. In the highlights it showed Dybala going close. I would still expect Juventus to go through.Ok watching it now online (BT commentary) because last night I watched our own disgraceful game instead:
1st half impressions:
• I first read the Real fans' banner as "menstrual"
• how pleasant to watch two teams who can actually pass the ball, it's curing my eyes
• that McManamann guy is from Liverpool right? It's one of the few accents I can place. Every time I get him on a game I'm watching he's a twat though, he ruins the commentary for me
• City have been dangerous on occasions but I'd say Real have had the better chances in this half. City seem very comfortable though. Very enjoyable game.
Ok watching it now online (BT commentary) because last night I watched our own disgraceful game instead:
1st half impressions:
• I first read the Real fans' banner as "menstrual"
• how pleasant to watch two teams who can actually pass the ball, it's curing my eyes
• that McManamann guy is from Liverpool right? It's one of the few accents I can place. Every time I get him on a game I'm watching he's a twat though, he ruins the commentary for me
• City have been dangerous on occasions but I'd say Real have had the better chances in this half. City seem very comfortable though. Very enjoyable game.
Real Madrid's defenders look susceptible to pace in behind. We got in quite a few times (Mahrez, Jesus, and the Sterling pen.). I thought it was our defence that would struggle if they got caught 1 on 1, but it was Real Madrid who struggled.Jesus isn’t the natural successor to Aguero, but he should be given the chance to make the left attacking spot his own after that performance. Get Sterling on the right and that is as hard working and potentially lethal front three as anyone. Obviously I’d love to see Sane there, but he isn’t staying, and even if he does, Pep doesn’t trust him
Zinchenko? Angelino has been paying very well for RB Leipzig. He would have been useful.Not seen it mentioned much but shout out to Ederson for his save against Benzema. Brilliant stuff.
After 10 minutes I said to my son we need more from Gundo here because I don't know what he's doing. Let's keep an eye on him. Glad he proved I'm a know nothing muppet. Also said to my son "Where's Jesus?" before he suddenly sprung from left back and won the ball in their half and nearly scored. What a performance from him! Mature goal scored and could have had 3 or 4.
Great performance but most pleased by our lack of panic which normally typifies a loss by us. When we had the potential to wobble (ie their goal and the couple of minutes of misplaced passes in the first half) we kept cool and got it together again.
Genuinely a little worried about left back for the return leg as Mendy has been playing well recently. His legs look slowly to be returning.
Their views are completely warped.Not sure what game oud friend Miguel Delaney was watching, but he reckons Madrid had up to 70% possesion in the first half. No Miguel, it was 52/48.
Mahrez is a better option than Sterling at the moment.Jesus isn’t the natural successor to Aguero, but he should be given the chance to make the left attacking spot his own after that performance. Get Sterling on the right and that is as hard working and potentially lethal front three as anyone. Obviously I’d love to see Sane there, but he isn’t staying, and even if he does, Pep doesn’t trust him
Feel like we've barely seen Zinchenko this year. I suspect Cancelo will start but if youre Zidane that's a target areaZinchenko? Angelino has been paying very well for RB Leipzig. He would have been useful.
If you recorded the game, watch it again! He was playing too many loose square balls, which are exactly the kind of balls that kill us when we are trying to attack and they’re intercepted. He played one right in front of Pep and get an earful from both him and KDB! There was also another one where KDB leathered him for it.Mendy was fine too (I didn’t get the criticism of him last night).
It's only a job half done, but 2 away goals and Ramos missing the next leg is absolutely massive.
It really feels like this tie could be the making of this team internationally. Beating Real Madrid in their competition makes everyone stand up and take notice and it's the big scalp we just haven't had the opportunity to take in the CL since Peps first season. It's why I celebrated the draw.
If we can finish them off at home then the players will think they can beat anyone in the CL and I dont think they really believed that before.